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A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, C/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St. Sydney | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, C/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St. Sydney | ||
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- | . ... | + | No 191, OCTOBER, 1950. Price 6d. |
- | No,101 -0-GTOBER, 1950. | + | |
- | Price 6d. | + | |Editor: Alex Colley, 55 Kirribilli Av., Milsons |
- | Editor: Alex Colley, 55 Kirribilli Av., Milsonis | + | |Production and Business Manager: Brian Harvey|Sales and Subs.: Shirley Evans, Production Asst. Bill Gillam Typed by Jean Harvey.| |
- | Tel. XAl255. | + | |
- | Production and Business Manager: Brian Harvey | + | =====CONTENTS===== |
- | Reporters: Jim Brown, | + | |Editorial - Some Advice for the Advisers|1| |
- | Kath McKay. | + | |At the September Meeting|3| |
- | Sales and Subs.: Shirley Evans, Production Asst. Bill Gillam Typed by Joan Harvey. | + | |Federation Notes|4| |
- | CONTENTS. | + | |Paddy' |
- | Editorial - Some Advice for the Advisers At the Sc4)turlber Mooting | + | |
- | Federation Notes | + | =====EDITORIAL===== |
- | Pac7.dy is Advertisement | + | |
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- | EDITORIAL | + | |
Some Advice for the Advisers. | Some Advice for the Advisers. | ||
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- | Onflae | + | On the 19th to the 21st of this month the Annual Conference |
- | of the orestry | + | of the Forestry |
- | de egates | + | delegates |
- | must face the facts, which are that the population is groinq | + | |
- | ster than over before, and thrt there is an unprocedenteC-shbrtage' | + | The main objective of our delegates |
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- | The main objective of our delegates | + | |
- | - reduce the rate of growth of most of our forests to a fraction of their potential. The sooner the output of managed forests outside scenic areas is increased the better for our cause. | + | |
There will probably be plenty of delegates to advocate bigger and better commercial forests, and many to urge extended forest services. There are some too who would like " | There will probably be plenty of delegates to advocate bigger and better commercial forests, and many to urge extended forest services. There are some too who would like " | ||
- | Perhaps too our delegates may draw attention to the wider implioations | + | |
- | With so many important things to talk about we hope that the Federation delegates don't have to waste too much time on that fatuous slogan of the Pitt Street conservationist "that two trees should be planted for every one cut dawn. We hope that having done their duty to the Federation they will go on to point out that the planting of a tree is waste of time unless it is followed by years of care, forest management | + | Perhaps too our delegates may draw attention to the wider implications |
- | 3. AT THE HALF7YEARLI GENEFAL | + | |
- | About 55 members present for the Half-Yearly General Meeting applauded the admission of Pat Sullivan to membership, and then settled down to hear the reading from the ancient scroll of the previous | + | With so many important things to talk about we hope that the Federation delegates don't have to waste too much time on that fatuous slogan of the Pitt Street conservationist "that two trees should be planted for every one cut dawn. We hope that having done their duty to the Federation they will go on to point out that the planting of a tree is waste of time unless it is followed by years of care, forest management |
- | Editor said No. | + | |
- | Correspondence contained advice of the forthcoming annual conference of the Forestry Advisory Council, and as well as electing Dorothy Lawry and Mrs. H. Stoddart as Club representatives, | + | =====AT THE HALF-YEARLY GENERAL |
- | Bill Hall's resignation | + | About 55 members present for the Half-Yearly General Meeting applauded the admission of Pat Sullivan to membership, and then settled down to hear the reading from the ancient scroll of the previous |
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+ | Correspondence contained advice of the forthcoming annual conference of the Forestry Advisory Council, and as well as electing Dorothy Lawry and Mrs. H. Stoddart as Club representatives, | ||
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+ | Bill Hall's resignation | ||
Paul Barnes presented the case for an Information Bureau - the suggestion of the Rover Ramblers through Federation. He explained that at the present state it was desirable to keep the procedure of | Paul Barnes presented the case for an Information Bureau - the suggestion of the Rover Ramblers through Federation. He explained that at the present state it was desirable to keep the procedure of | ||
the Information Bureau as simple as possible, and requested that members making trips through little-known country give a brief report on the journey to one of the Federation Delegates for filing by the Bureau. The meeting adopted in principle the policy of submitting such reports. | the Information Bureau as simple as possible, and requested that members making trips through little-known country give a brief report on the journey to one of the Federation Delegates for filing by the Bureau. The meeting adopted in principle the policy of submitting such reports. | ||
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With only miscellaneous items to handle, the tone of the meeting grew rather frivolous: a further plea for suggestions in lieu of the Kiddies' | With only miscellaneous items to handle, the tone of the meeting grew rather frivolous: a further plea for suggestions in lieu of the Kiddies' | ||
- | The subject of the Swimming Carnival was brought up. It should appear on the summer programme, but when? Alex Colley said February was one of the consistently wet months, and moved that it be set down for November. Bob Chapman protested that many students were swotting diligently for examinations then, and Roy Bruggy agreed to the extent that there were unpleasantly cool spells during November. Kath Brown | + | |
- | remarked that the November walks programme appeared to be very complete, | + | The subject of the Swimming Carnival was brought up. It should appear on the summer programme, but when? Alex Colley said February was one of the consistently wet months, and moved that it be set down for November. Bob Chapman protested that many students were swotting diligently for examinations then, and Roy Bruggy agreed to the extent that there were unpleasantly cool spells during November. Kath Brown remarked that the November walks programme appeared to be very complete, but she seemed to recall seeing a gap in January. |
- | but she seemed to recall seeing a gap in January. | + | |
Too many people on their annual holidays in January, said Bob | Too many people on their annual holidays in January, said Bob | ||
- | Chapman. | + | Chapman. |
- | allow the keen swimmers to get into condition, while wet week-ends in Februry | + | allow the keen swimmers to get into condition, while wet week-ends in February |
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Wal Roots produced his June holiday week-end again, but lacked support. | Wal Roots produced his June holiday week-end again, but lacked support. | ||
- | Dormie moved an amendment to the effect that the swimming carnival be held on the week-end | + | |
- | The meeting closed at 9.5 p m. with the constitution again 0 untouched, and the temper of the members most equable | + | Dormie moved an amendment to the effect that the swimming carnival be held on the week-end |
- | CAMP FOR OVERSEAS VISITORS TO | + | |
- | IS777=oF TAT= | + | The meeting closed at 9.05 pm with the constitution again untouched, and the temper of the members most equable |
- | , For less than Ei a week young overseas visitors to the Festival | + | |
- | ! next year will be able to camp on a special site at Chigwell in Essex about 13 miles from London and with easy access by road and rail to the capital. Arrangements are being made for 40 acres of a 170 acre site to be set aside for campers. (From U.K. Information Service.) | + | =====CAMP FOR OVERSEAS VISITORS TO FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN===== |
- | MANIIN141.141.1...1..1.1.1.0e mwaaaImillaMIN.11.. | + | For less than 1 pound a week young overseas visitors to the Festival next year will be able to camp on a special site at Chigwell in Essex about 13 miles from London and with easy access by road and rail to the capital. Arrangements are being made for 40 acres of a 170 acre site to be set aside for campers. (From U.K. Information Service.) |
- | i-FEDERATION NOTES. | + | |
+ | =====FEDERATION NOTES.===== | ||
By Brian Harvey. | By Brian Harvey. | ||
- | DOCUMENTARY_FI LM. Officials from the Department of the Interior made therr se-lect1-65. at Council Meeting of those walkers who will appear - in the documentary film depicting bushwalking activities. The film | ||
- | is mainly for avers eas distribution, | ||
- | BUSHWALKERST BALL. The Social Committee has to decide between alterna-, tni-6. offers-7=We hope for definite arrangements next meeting. Federation hopes to combine social activity with financial uplift. | ||
- | Y.H.A. CANOE SECTION has withdrawn its application for affiliation. | ||
- | BUNGONIA GORGE. We learn that quarrying of limestone is permitted by Mines- DeparT:ment to within 15 chains of cliff faces, but spoil is being tipped into the creeks. The scar on the landscape can be seen from the Lookdown. | ||
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- | S. & R. PRACTICE was attended by about 40 members, considered a FTFEF5=7-7arn-up. Roley Cotter' | ||
- | FEDERATION gNNITAL CONFERENCE. Has any member any views on this Mirerence being revivear--rt gives the opportunity to non-delegates to voice their grouches and ideas (if any) and have a pick generally, and perhaps suggest something provided somebody else does the work. | ||
- | On the afternoon of Six Hour Day Mr. Arthur Pikett, a Faul- | ||
- | o conbridge builder , was sitting on his front verandah convalescing from injuries suffered in a recent road accident. He was watching the trains on the railway line about 300 yards away when, to his | ||
- | ; horror, a train stopped in front of him and portions of his motor truck dropped from the front of the engine. Nobody was hurt, but it happened to bs the time when some 40 club members were returning from the long week-end. Trains were banked up at most of the mountain stations. The procedure was for a train to pull into a station and wait for some 20 minutes while the passengers - mere pawns of the Department of Railways - sat waiting events with no more idea of when they would move than the sheep in the trains up line. | ||
- | In the 4.40 from Katoomba sat Roley Cotter, who had just made the last carriage after a fast dash up Katoomba Street. As the | ||
- | train was too crowded for pacing the corridors, and there were no canr pets to bite, Roley could do little beyond gnaw the woodwork. In the 5.13 from Katoomba sat Bill Cosgrove, a little restless at the delay, but nevertheless happy because he had bought a first class ticket and was getting his money' | ||
- | in relation to the movements of the 5.13. With him was the Editor, who was contemplating the appropriate time to head for the surrounding scrub and p itch his tent for the night. The six recently married home-builders had, fortunately, | ||
- | By about 8.30 p m., however, the remains of Mr. Pickett' | ||
- | No articles no maga' | ||
- | THE END | ||
- | THERE' | ||
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- | In response to those who spend their leisure time scrub pushing - especially in places like Tasmania and the Queensland scrub - we have designed this | ||
- | mFederation '' | ||
- | Side pockets have been eliminated to reduce resistance and the two remaining pockets have been enlarged to take a double load. There is an extra large storm flap in addition to the usual flap which is held down by two oversewn leather straps. The central bag is roomier than ever. The whole job is made from rot proofed, water proofed extra strong canvas. | ||
- | Price ... 4.10. 0. | ||
- | The rucksack is on show at Paddy' | ||
- | SPECIAL N. Old type japara groundsheets available soon. Prices later. | ||
- | BX3595. | ||
- | PADDY PALLIN, | ||
- | CAMP GEAR FOR WALKERS, 327 GEORGE STREET, SYDNEY. | ||
+ | **__DOCUMENTARY FILM__** Officials from the Department of the Interior made their selection at Council Meeting of those walkers who will appear in the documentary film depicting bushwalking activities. The film is mainly for overseas distribution, | ||
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+ | **__BUSHWALKERS' | ||
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+ | **__Y.H.A. CANOE SECTION__** has withdrawn its application for affiliation. | ||
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+ | **__BUNGONIA GORGE__** We learn that quarrying of limestone is permitted by Mines Department to within 15 chains of cliff faces, but spoil is being tipped into the creeks. The scar on the landscape can be seen from the Lookdown. | ||
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+ | **__S. & R. PRACTICE__** was attended by about 40 members, considered a disappointing turn-up. Roley Cotter' | ||
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+ | **__FEDERATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE__** Has any member any views on this conference being revived? It gives the opportunity to non-delegates to voice their grouches and ideas (if any) and have a pick generally, and perhaps suggest something provided somebody else does the work. | ||
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+ | On the afternoon of Six Hour Day Mr. Arthur Pikett, a Faulconbridge builder, was sitting on his front verandah convalescing from injuries suffered in a recent road accident. He was watching the trains on the railway line about 300 yards away when, to his horror, a train stopped in front of him and portions of his motor truck dropped from the front of the engine. Nobody was hurt, but it happened to be the time when some 40 club members were returning from the long week-end. Trains were banked up at most of the mountain stations. The procedure was for a train to pull into a station and wait for some 20 minutes while the passengers - mere pawns of the Department of Railways - sat waiting events with no more idea of when they would move than the sheep in the trains up line. | ||
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+ | In the 4.40 from Katoomba sat Roley Cotter, who had just made the last carriage after a fast dash up Katoomba Street. As the train was too crowded for pacing the corridors, and there were no cage pets to bite, Roley could do little beyond gnaw the woodwork. In the 5.13 from Katoomba sat Bill Cosgrove, a little restless at the delay, but nevertheless happy because he had bought a first class ticket and was getting his money' | ||
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+ | By about 8.30 p m., however, the remains of Mr. Pickett' | ||
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+ | No articles no magazine | ||
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+ | THE END |
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